The Free Press reported last Tuesday that Detroit-born rock star Jack White was the anonymous benefactor who paid the $142,000 tax balance to prevent Detroitís Masonic Temple from falling into foreclosure. Readers emailed letters and took to Freep.com to shower the former White Stripes front man with appreciation.

I believe Jack White made the contribution to the Masonic Temple because of all the great music he witnessed there. Simple as that.

Daniel Vanneste

I congratulate Jack White for his generosity in helping the Masonic stay financially viable. This is one of Detroitís jewels and needs to be kept alive and well. The arts are very important to our metropolitan area and our quality of life. Letís hope this is a new beginning for the Masonic.

Zack Conley

I was happy to hear that this amazing building was saved, but even more happy to hear that it was saved by one of my favorite musicians of all time. In my opinion, the best to come out of Detroit since Michael Jackson.

Tim Turner

We were in concert band together at Cass Tech; he was a very quiet, but obviously talented guy. He played nearly every percussion instrument in the department. Even though I was sad he bolted Detroit for Nashville years ago, I am glad to see his heart is still here in the D. Kudos for preserving one of the biggest treasures in Detroit.

LeRon Powell

Jack White is a great guy. And this isnít the first time heís made some major and anonymous donations to Detroit organizations. We need more, Jack!

Tammy Watt

Iíve decided to take back 80% of the things Iíve said about Jack White over the years.

Robert del Valle

Royal Oak

This is exactly why Jack White is my favorite musician of our time. ... Smart, talented and loyal to the heart of music. Kudos, míman!